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Acuaparque

20.94788 , -89.57753

Mexico

The Acuaparque is an ecological park inside the city of Mérida. This park has an human-created Wetland with huge importance for migratory species, a total of 183 bird species have been reported here. Typical bird species at the acuaparque include Limpkin, Northern Jacana, Black Vulture, Cinnamon Hummingbird, Vaux's Swift, Anhinga and Egrets.

This park is not protected by any laws, but, there are park rangers taking care of the place and people.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 20.9479/-89.5775 (2021-01-30 15:41:11 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Acuaparque" (2021-01-30 15:41:11 )

Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:34:26
The Acuaparque is an ecological park inside the city of Mérida. This park has an human-created Wetland with huge importance for migratory species, a total of 183 bird species have been reported here. Typical bird species at the acuaparque include Limpkin, Northern Jacana, Black Vulture, Cinnamon Hummingbird, Vaux's Swift, Anhinga and Egrets. This park is not protected by any laws, but, there are park rangers taking care of the place and people.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Cinnamon Hummingbird (Amazilia rutila)
Limpkin (Aramus guarauna)
Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa)
Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis)
Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis)
Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas)
Yucatan Jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus)

Green Jay (Cyanocorax yncas) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:43:41)

Yucatan Jay (Cyanocorax yucatanicus) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:43:17)

Cinnamon Hummingbird (Amazilia rutila) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:43:05)

Northern Jacana (Jacana spinosa) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:42:53)

Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:42:28)

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:42:18)

Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) was added by Luis Trinchan (2021-08-30 21:42:05)

  • Timing and strategy

Acuaparque is way better in the mornings, as this place is very popular also for non-birders in the afternoons. The best season would be winter due to all of the migrants that get there, nonetheless if you go in summer you can still see some nice wetland birds like Limpkin and Northern Jacana. The best way to do birding at the acuaparque is to go downstairs and walk around the park. 

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Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:09
Acuaparque is way better in the mornings, as this place is very popular also for non-birders in the afternoons. The best season would be winter due to all of the migrants that get there, nonetheless if you go in summer you can still see some nice wetland birds like Limpkin and Northern Jacana. The best way to do birding at the acuaparque is to go downstairs and walk around the park. 
  • How to get there

If you're anywhere in the city of Mérida, the quickest way to get to Acuaparque is to take the Anillo Periférico and take the detour to Kanasín but towards the city, then you can take street 29A and and turn right towards street 6A and you'll see the park with the bathrooms and the parking lot.

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Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:44
If you're anywhere in the city of Mérida, the quickest way to get to Acuaparque is to take the Anillo Periférico and take the detour to Kanasín but towards the city, then you can take street 29A and and turn right towards street 6A and you'll see the park with the bathrooms and the parking lot.

Acuaparque acces is free. There are many entrances, but the best one is the one next to the bathrooms.

Acuaparque is never closed.

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Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:11
Acuaparque acces is free. There are many entrances, but the best one is the one next to the bathrooms. Acuaparque is never closed.
  • Other attractions

There are many introduced species of reptiles and fish. You could easily see turtles like the Yucatan Slider (Trachemys venusta) and the Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta).

There are no activities offered at the park, but walking and feeding the fish is always possible there.

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Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:16
There are many introduced species of reptiles and fish. You could easily see turtles like the Yucatan Slider (Trachemys venusta) and the Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta). There are no activities offered at the park, but walking and feeding the fish is always possible there.

There are bathrooms at the park.

Near Acuaparque there are a couple convenience stores.

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or near this site, including:
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• restrooms / toilets

Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:17
There are bathrooms at the park. Near Acuaparque there are a couple convenience stores.

Not recommended to go at nights, not so safe and not many birds.

There is noise pollution since it is close to Anillo Periférico (lots of cars).

Mosquitoes.

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Edited by Luis Trinchan on 2021-08-30 17:19
Not recommended to go at nights, not so safe and not many birds. There is noise pollution since it is close to Anillo Periférico (lots of cars). Mosquitoes.
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